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Consumer protection, How the U.S. immigration process works
Michelle Reinen and Michael Domke of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection are back to talk about the recent scams they’re uncovering. Then, lawyer Carmel Capati explains the b…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Black bears in the news, and monitoring for aquatic invasives
We start another Wildlife Wednesday talking about a black bear attack and other sightings. Then, we learn how citizens are mobilizing to rid waterways of invasive plants and critters.
Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago
Economics 101, Introduction to stocks and retirement savings, Creating a vaccine for cancerous brain tumors
UW-Whitewater economics professor Russ Kashian explains inflation, tariffs, interest rates and more. Then Brendon DeRouin, a financial advisor, joins to give tips on saving for retirement, investing …
Published on 1 month ago
Thai Pavilion restored; Former Sen. Fred Risser takes stock; and Big Top Chautauqua entertains
The Royal Thai Pavilion at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens wins a restoration award. Then, retired Sen. Fred Risser looks back on his career with Doug Moe, Co-author of his autobiography. Then we talk …
Published on 1 month ago
Garden Talk: Healthy annuals, AI plants, and Iris care
Lindsay Hendricks from the Green Bay Botanical Garden is back to share tips for keeping annuals looking good through fall. Then we talk about how to spot plants designed by […]
Published on 1 month ago
Cultural history of dreams, A visit with UW’s fermentation lab, Geocaching in Wisconsin
We start the show by talking about how dreams have influenced cultures around the world, and specifically in China. Our guest is Brigid Vance from Lawrence University. Then, we hear about the science…
Published on 1 month ago
Biofuel development; a Fox River shipwreck; and house centipedes as friendly roommates
We hear the latest on the development of biofuels. Then, we talk about the new discovery of a shipwreck in the Fox River in Oshkosh. We also revisit a conversation with a fan of house centipedes.
Published on 1 month ago
Great Lakes pirates, History of Greendale, News from the Lake Superior area
We’re joined by Upper Peninsula author Mikel Classen, who’ll talk about his book “Piracy on the Great Lakes: True Tales of Freshwater Pirates.” Then, Mary and Ted Mainella from Greendale Historical S…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Fastest X-ray laser created; and the Weather Guys return
Advancements in x-ray lasers have potential for research in many fields. We talk to a UW-Madison physics professor about his work. Then, the Weather Guys are back to explain what we’ve been experienc…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Garden Talk: New plant varieties to try; Does fertilizer expire?
Gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to recommend some different plants for your garden and containers. We also talk about fertilizer – how to store it and how long it […]
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago